Experienced Loader Operator

Career Opportunities:
Experienced Loader Operator (525193)

Requisition
525193
-Posted
- AMAT

- APAC - Central-Central West Region - NWA

- Full Time

- Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt

- United States

- Arkansas

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 for new hires

Comprehensive training provided

Opportunities for advancement within the company

Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork

· Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of diverse sizes and weights across various quarry and construction tasks.

· Adhere strictly to all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.

· Promptly report any equipment or operational issues to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.

· Execute daily tasks as directed by the Foreman, meeting project or jobsite expectations.

· Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on equipment; elevate major issues to supervisors as necessary.

· Complete thorough pre- and post-operation inspections with proper documentation, maintaining compliance with company protocols.

· Assist in mentoring and training less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair to enhance team capabilities.

· Take on general labor duties as required to support overall operations.

· Maintain regular, reliable attendance and promptness at assigned work times.

· Fulfill additional duties assigned to meet evolving operational needs.

· Capability to perform all essential duties listed above with competence and professionalism.

· High school diploma or GED preferred.

· 1–3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy equipment operation.

· Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a broad range of equipment in varying conditions.

· Proficiency in basic math, reading, and writing for accurate record-keeping and comprehension of construction documents and blueprints.

· Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions with clarity.

· Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

· Capable of operating complex equipment with independent judgment and skill.

· Minimum age of 18 years is required.

· Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check is mandatory.

· Strict observance of all safety requirements as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

· Willingness to collaborate within a team and assist colleagues and supervisors as needed.

· Flexible to travel and work away from home, including nights and weekends, as project demands arise.

· Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, safety footwear, and coveralls in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.

· In-depth understanding of heavy equipment operation.

· Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and tools.

· Awareness of typical hazards and safety practices within heavy equipment operations and quarry environments.

· Knowledge of trenching and shoring protocols and standards.

· Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.

· Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.

· Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.

· Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.

· Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and…